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Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-16
RAPID TRANSIT.
Grading Completed to Alhambfa
Trains Ina Ninety Days.

Grading Cora pleted to Alhambra
Trains Ina Ninety Days.
The Rapid Transit Railroad from
Monrovia to Los Angeles is rapidly
approaching completion, that is, the
management expects to have trains
running inside of ninety days. The
grading between Monrovia and Al
hambra has been completed, and a
force of men are at work this side Of
Alhambra grading in this direction.
The iron will arrive on or about the
goth of December, and can be received
al three places, Monrovia, Alhambra,
or Los Angeles, so that it can be laid
from three points at once. The roll
ing stocks and cars are being built,
and the cars are being made from
special designs and will be very hand
some. The locomotives will be espec-
ially adapted for fast time, and as
the road is to carry no freight,
but only passengers and baggage they
will be only heavy enough to insure
the fastest time possible. The rails
will be as heavy as those on the San
Gabriel railroad and will be fully able
to stand the strain of a flying train.
There is no grade between this city
and Monroyia that will be heavy, and
the entire road will be on the surface
until it reaches the winery, just the
other side of the covered brlage
when it will run on stills Ike
the elevated road in New YORK
city. The management is waiting
for the City Council to grant them
right-of- way over one of the streets so
that the elevated road can be run up
to the Plaza, from which point it will
take fifteen minutes to travel to the
other end of the line. Trains will run
from EACH end of the route once every
hour during the day time, and three
trains and theatre special after dark
When this line is finished, Monrovis
will be nearer in point OF time thar
Washington Gardens.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-16
DISAPPE ,RED.
A Railroad Man Vanishes from
Sight.

sight.
W. Fl. Murphy, who for some time
past has been employed by the Atchi-
son, Topeka & Santa Fe Company as
baggage master, has mysteriously
disappeared, and a most diligent
search as to his whereabouts has met
with no success.
Murphy went to his room at Mrs.
Lansing's, on First street, near the
depot. Saturday night week ago,
saying that he felt sick, and leaving
Mr.. Alex Harold in his place, as he
intended to lay off awhile until he
felt better.
Mr.. Harold has room at Mrs. Lam
sings also, and states that he left
Murphy there in bed when he LETT r
work the following Monday morning.
Mrs. Lansing's daughter stated to a
HERALD reporter yesterday afternoon
that Murphy had got out Of bed about
IL O'Clock that morning and left the
house, saying he was going to see a
doctor. Since that time no one. can
state positively that Murphy has been
seen, though three persons say
that they think they saw him
last Wednesday night on Main street.
MIR. Murphy, it is thought, had upon
his person when he left the house
about 5000 in cash. He is a man with
light hair and light, red mustache.
He wore at the time OF his disappear
aHce dark coat, and trousers OF a
dark color with rather broad stripes,
and a soft black felt hat. He was a
man who rarely, if ever, drank any
liquor, and a hard worker. His
friends do not think that he has met
With foul play. but they believe he
was taken seriously i'll and could not
find his way home, where his trunk
and all his possessions still remain.
Every effort will be made to find him
but in case he does not return by the
18th, the former baggage master, Mr..
Harry Isaacs, will be put to work in
his place.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-16
RAIL AND TIE.
The Surveys of the Salt
Lake Railroads.
RAPID TRANSIT PROGRESS
Strange Disappearance of Rail
road EmplOye-Fresh Rail
road News.

A gentleman prominently connected
with the San Pedro, Los Angeles and
Utah Railroad said to a representa-.
tive of the HERALD yesterday after.
noon that everything was being done
to get the road into tangible shape.
For some time large surveying party
has been at work about two or three
miles west of Compton, trying to find
a suitable place to cross the ridge at
that point. From the site selected on
the ridge, if west of Compton, where
the management desires to locate it
the general line of the road will be
near what is known as the
Telephone road" The people
in that part of the country
are very anxious to have the
company place it's tracks there.
and, if possible, it is more than proba-
BILE that such will be the route. This
gentleman, in reply to a question as
to whether the San Pedro, Los An
geles and Utah Road did not form a
part of the corporation that originated
the proposed Salt Sake and Los An
geles Road, said emphatically, that it
did not. Said he. ''The San Pedro,
Los Angeles and Utah Railroad and
the Salt Lake and Los Angeles Rail
roads are two entirely separate cor
porations.
sis it not more than likely" asked
the reporter, "that the Salt Lake and
Los Angeles Road the San Pedro, Los
Angeles and Utah line will eventually
become one company
"As to that" was the reply, 81
cannot say"
"If the first mentioned road desires
to sell or buy good road, then it is
not improbable, but as said before. |
can now say nothing definitely about
the matter. The surveying party for
some time at work near Compton TO-
the Southern Pacific, Los An. eles and
Utah Company, LETT there before their
work was completed, and are now at
work in East Los Angeles trying to
secure suitable entrance for the
road from the southern limits of the
city, near the County Hospital along
the side of the Southern Pacific Com
pany's route"
They have not as yet settled upon
any one route.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-16

Atlantic express (overlandl, leaving
this city daily, at 7:s0 P. NJ, via
northwestern routes, will hereafter
carry first class passengers only, for
through eastern points, having, how.
ever local emmigrant coach attached
for San Francisco.
The Los Angeles express, leaving
'here at 80 P. M, will carry both
first and third-class passengers, with
through car connections to Ogden,
Omaha, Kansas City and other
eastern points.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-16
The DELAYED Trains.

Yesterday morning the delayed
overland train, due the night before,
arrived in two section, the first at 4
A. NJ. with five sleepers, two coaches
and two baggage cars, and the second
with three sleepers, five coaches, four
baggage and one mail car. Yester-
days overland train, with thirteen
coaches and Warmers excursion at
tached, was expected to arrive early
this morning.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-16
ssThe Hays Tract.,'
Look at the Hays tract on the beau
iful hill before you buy.


Oak, Pine and Nlesquit Wood
For sale in quantities to suit in four
feet, two feet and stove wood lengths.
Having contracts for several thousand
cords Of the above kinds of wood and
having steam saw and splitting
machine at my yard, am now enabled
to give reduced prices for all kinds Of
wood. WALTER s. MAXWELL.
Wholesale and Retail Wood and
Coal Dealer. Office: Court
street. Yard: Alameda and jack
son streets. Telephones 33 and 315.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-16

The John Wieland Brewing Com
pany, of San Francisco. received the
highest awards for their excellent Ia
ger at the following exhibitions just
ended: At Sacramento, l gold medal
for State of California; at San Fran
cisco, gold medal of Mechanics In
stitute, and at Reno, silver medal for
State of Nevada. Messrs. Steinike &
Bruning, 1922 N. Alameda street, are
the sole agents and bottlers for Los
Angeles.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-16
OpenInH Dance.

Los Angeles Dancing Academy, Ar
mory Hall, Monday, November 81,
1887. Promenade 8 BOP. M: Gentle.
man and ladies, 50. Tickets at music
and art stores. Also at box Office at.
ter November 14th. Persons wishing
instruction in dancing will please call
at the hall for particulars.
~ E. T. BARKER, Manager.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-16
TAKEN IN CHARGE.
The 8. p. @. N. G. Absorbed b
the q. p. Co.

The 8. p. G. N. G. Absorbed by
the 8. p. Co.
The Southern Pacific Company has
definitely decided to absorb the South
Pacific Coast Marrow Gauge road as
part of its system. Heretofore this
division has stood as separate cor
poration, but for convenience this
change has been decided upon. and in
future the general officers of the South
ern Pacific Company will have charge
of its affairs.
Mr.. l.. Fillmore is shortly to be ap-
pointed as Assistant General Superin-
tendent of the Southern Pacific Com
pany, with authority over the officers
If the South Pacific Coast. The
changes in the traffic department
have not, as yet, been settled on, but
it is probable that 7. H. Goodman and
J. G. Stubbs will be the authorities.
This road, as operated, runs from San
Francisco to Santa Cruz via San Jose.
Work Progressing Rapidly.
The walls and roof the new Santa
Fe freight depot are going up as if by
magic, and the scene around that
place is most lively one. The sound
of saws and hammers fills the air con-
stantly. The entire plans for this
building have not yet been perfected,
but the part already under way shows
that the warerooms will be about
eighty feet longer than were those of
the former building. A copy of the
plans and specifications for the vari-
GUS offices was sent to San Bernardino
yesterday for approval. and if they are
accepted will be returned Immediately
and work upon the Office end of the
building commenced.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-16
A New Train service.

On Sunday last, the 18th, the
Southern Pacific Company began a
double daily passenger train service
between San Francisco and Ogden,
connecting with the Los Angeles
express and overland trains from
this city, in both directions. The
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-16
EXcursiOns.

The Missouri Pacific excursion
arrived yesterday morning at "a. N.
with about 250 persons aboard.
The Sunset Route brought in an
excursion of some 225 people last
night.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-16

The Hays tract has a vine view Of
the mountains, valley and ocean.
Don't fail to see it.:gB. s. Hays, "a
North Spring street. t..4.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-16
WEST COAST LAND COMPANY
ACRES,
geo

$4,000 Of vine Fruit Olive Fig Farming Lands being
U. free
q. H.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-16

Ladies' VINO are troubled with cramps and
nervousness should drink Dam1ana Bitters
Il Is pleasant to take.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-16

All the streets in the Hays tract are
graded and curbed, AMI every lot has
a cement pavement in front.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-11-16

Call on B. 8. Hays, "a N. Spring street for
lots; cheap in the Hayes tract.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-08-13
FASHION IN UMBRELLAS.

over two-ihirds Of the handles in use in
London are of the conventional buckhon.
Large importatious are reported Of carved
ivory handles in grotesque floral and animal
pat clns.
Most of the handles will this year be Of
local fabrication, although large importa-
tions of the latest London fads are compul-
sorry.
The favoute umbrella stick viii be Of reed,
strengthened by Z stout steel rod run through
Che center, bgt for canes more Weichsel and
Numa sticks will find favor than anything
else
The umbrella is, following the English Gus
tom. rapidly usurping the place Of the cane
iu dry weather, as wei as obtaining much
more decided hold on the affections Of Amer
leans where it's own sphere Is concerned.
Novelties in gold and silver handles will be
much in demand. The latter metal has been
put into several strkingy original forms,
among which the etched ocd elecuoplated va
rieties are best calculated 10 tickle popular
fancy
A charming effect is produced by coating
the knob of natural wood with graphite and
heavily electrotyping it ia pure metal at least
"a sixteenth part of ana inch thick. This coat
irg j., lift on the stick oxidizei and polished
iu faithful imitation of Its grain.
la spite of The high duty Of so per cent
charged ON SO called Spital1eld silks these,
both twilled and taheta, will obtain over amy
American production The correct sizes Viii
be in lengths OF from twenty 10 thirty inches
by graduation Of two inch lengths.
I'M direct contrast 70 the bulk of last sea-
som, mode. handles this fan Will t.nd 90 light
and simple shapes. In canes, as well as UNI
brellas. the most fayorite handle seems 10 be
"a short crook or crutch, with stem OF NOT
over two inches in lese!h from bar to band.
japanese or porcelain handles for either
cane. or umbrellas will not be allowed and,
I'm fact. the most serious deviation from the
foregoing arrangement which viii be per-
mitied VIII be IN a revival of the old carved
dog aud animal heads in wood from "a style
bali dozen years old.
One kind of handle IN silver IS deeply
grained with acid TO represent in relief all
sorts Of floral, sporting, racing and coaching
designs. These figures are minute and liber-
alIy crowded together so that "a very small
handle may combine the functions Of a very
entertaining picture book with its natural
oGice.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-08-13
THE CURIOSITY SHOP.
Sea Cnrrents-some Interesting Expert.
ment, by United States Naval Officers.

There is reason 10 believe that undercur-
rents exist IN all or almost all parts Of the
deem sea: for never in any instance yet has
the deep sea line ceased 10 run out, even after
tine ulunmet has reached the bottom. II the
line Inc held fast in the boat, 1t invariably
parts. showing. when two or three miles OF IL
are out. that the undercurrents are sweeping
against the blight Of 1t with what some sea
men call "a swiggng force" that no sound
ing line has yet proved strong enough 20
withstand. The equilibrium Of all the seas Is
preserved 70 a greater or less extent by TINS
system Of currents and counter currents at
aud below the surface Some interesting ex-
Derlments upon the subject Of submarine cur
rents were made by Lieuts. Wash and Lee,
Of the United States navy, while carrying on
observations in connection with the wind
and current charts A block OF wood was
loaded % sinking weight, and by means of a
fishing line let down 30 the depth Of from 100
10 500 fathoms at the will Of the expert
wenter A small barrel as a float, just suiii-
Gent to keep the block from sinking further,
was then tied to the line, and the whole let
20 from the boat TO use their own express
sion. "it was wonderful, indeed, 10 see this
barrel move of, against wind and sea and
surface current, AZ the rate OF over one knot
per hour. a. was generally the case, and on
one occasion, as much as "A knot and three
quarters.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-08-13
Linnin for snonglng clothIns.

The following is said 10 answer c1collenily
for removing grease spots and stains from
clothing and carpets: Two ounces of white
CASTLE soap. two ounces ~ ammonia, one
ounce of cNcermo md ono ounce of etheri
cut tine som fine dissolve it in one pint OF
water over tue fire; add two quarts Of water
Thi, should bee mixed with water 90 proper
ton to q teacupful 20 one ordinary sized pau
of water Mix thoroughly aud wash soiied
garment, I'm d. For removing spots use "a
sponge or clean flannel cloth, and with a
cloth rub %. dry as possible WOODEN goods
may De made TO look bright and fresh 10y
being sponged with this.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-08-13
Raining IrOgs.

The following is a description Of the APP
pearance Of frogs supposed 10 have come
from the clouds during a shower at Bo,ton:
after the first shower the paved streets and
sidewalks were covered with small frogs
about the sizs OF a large. black cricket Dur
ing the second shower / watched the brick
sidewalk in front Of my house very carefully
to see whether they came hopping along from
beyond the pavemeuts or suddenly appeared
I'm the center Of same Presently a little dark
bunch appeared ia the center Of the brick
sidewalk. then another until there were four
close together At first they did not move,
but kept my eyes on them, and i'm one or
two minutes they began to hop, and proved
10 Dee frogs.
After tire shower the streets, as far as ex-
amiued iu tine direction from whence the
wind and rain came, We're found 10 be cow
cred with the frogs. while few rods IN
another direction not frog could be found.
The same phenomenon was noticed M Tire
streets OF Brooklue, which was exactly IN d =
direction of the wind at that time. To say
they came up through the pavements, or
hopped along from some vacant lot, Is % say
am ab,ol,fe impo,,ibiIty does occur. As soon
rs they recovered from the effects Of the fall
they showed their natural instincts by trying
% get away from the streets and the passing
people
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-08-13
Dnnhle Vegetable Dlshes.

The widely extended use u plated table
ware throughout the country is due 20 the
excellent work done by the manufacturers
The silver plato ware Of today, as made 10y
Trustworthy manufacturers. Will, much of 10,
with ordinary care last a lifetime. This fact
has come % be generally known among con
sumels. who are every year becoming more
and more aware Of the importance Of secur-
ing tine best quality Of plate ln this connec-
ton Sc may bee well 90 caution all Housewives
against buying any plated ware that does
mot bear the stampof some well known manu-
facturcr Avoid all plated ware that b-ars
no stamp at an, for such ware Is OF inferior
make and IS dear az any cost.
As there appears % be-, on the part Of the
average buyer. some confusion in regard 10
the comparative merits of what is termed
"nicke silver and silver plate on white
metal 10 may be- well % explain That nickel
silver exceeds plated white metal IN price, is
lighter m weight, hears extreme heat better
and wears longer ln consequence of the
qualities mentioned, It pays to buy the nickel
silvcrware for hotels and other places where
10 viii Doe subjected 90 unusual wear and tear.
I'm tine ordinary household, however where
economy is an object, nickel silver becomes Il
useless expense, tine Lest silVerplate on white
metal being quite equal TO orimary demands
Articles, such as coffee aud tea sets, water
pitchers. vegetable dishes and the like, last
for many years without REPEATING fact
not generally known 20 housekeepers, who
imagine they must have nickel silver coffee
or teapot % stand on the back or al the side
Of "a s-oye is, that a white metal pot If full Of
water, will not melt. BY thi, is not meant,
of course, that plated pot can bee set with
impunity ON a red hot range. hut just what is
stated. 40 one side or on the back OF thestove,
uroviled it is filled with water, milk, tea or
cfla. ouil
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-08-13
norr Nil. rnrlna NIake- Angel Cake.

For making angel cake Miss Parloa advises
the use of a pan that has little legs az the
TOP corners, so that when the pan Is TURNED
upside down ON the table after baking cur
rent Of air will pass under aud over H. Her
recipe is as follows: The whites Of eleven
EGGS. one and "a half cupful, Of granulated
sugar. ono cupful OF pastry -four measured
after being sifted four times. one teaspoon
ful of cream of tartar, ONE ot vanilla eA-
tract slit -four and cream of tartar togeth-
en-: beat the white % stif froth; beat the
sugar into the eggs and add Tie seasoning
and -four, stirring quickly and lightly Beat
until ready 20 put the mixture into tine owen.
DO not grease the pan Bake forty minutes
in q moderate oven.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-08-13

The tortoise when summer is over may be
found suugly quartered for winter beyond
the reach of Jack Frost. 1t stops its wander
ings when warned Of the approach Of winter
by untrring Instincts and slowly disappears
in the earth, digging its way, head foremost,
into the ground II there is any such thing
as digging a hole and pulling it in after
YOU tie tortoise knows how 10 do il, for the
last seen Of the animal is the stumpy tail, and
when it vauishes in the loose earth, all trace
OF an opening disappears.
When once in It's winter abode, it sleeps
away the time ia darkness and without food.
In the spring the awakened animal comes to
the surface. First the head is cautiously
thrust forth, then the neck and forefeet slowly
appear; finally, it crawls off, in It's awkward
way 10 find something 10 eat Should it find
cold weather prevailing on its first appear
ance, it MAJ remain for days with just the
tip OF It's nose visible.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-08-13
ROYALTY.

The emperor Of Brazil is going to stay at
Carlsbad "a month taking the waters.
1t whispered that the crown prince and
crown princess Of Austria have quite got over
their tiH
Queen Victoria is going to institute an or
der 0f literary merit, consisting Of 20 knights,
30 knights champions and 100 champions.
Prince Ferdinand of Coburg, the coming
prince Of Bulgaria, bears a very remarkable
Likeness TO the earlier portraits Of Louis XIV.
Alfonso XIII, king Of Spain, was just
year old on the l7h Of last May. He is paid
100000 pesetas "A year, which nearly equals
Sl,500OOO
The Princess Pignatale is now waiter girl
in a second class Vienna cafe. She quar-
relied with her noble relatives last winter, and
tried life in "a London music hall for a brief
period.
Duke Charles Theodore of Bavaria, the
physician brother Of the empress Of Austria,
during a recent brief stay at Meran, made
no less than 22O successful operations at the
eye mfrmary Of that town.
Queen Victoria has contributed numerous
relics TO the Mary Stuart Tercentenary ex-
hibition at Peterborough, among them a
Bible with the Queen OF Scots autograph
and u prin. of the queen and Lord Darnley,
OF which only three copies exist